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Oxidative Stress is a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal. Antioxidant levels are usually measured in blood plasma.

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

New research found that the intestinal microbiome plays a critical role in the metabolic processes that affect cognition, body composition, and immune function.

26 Oct 2022

New evidence on how intermittent fasting impacts women's reproductive hormones

Intermittent fasting has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight, but critics have worried that the practice may have a negative impact on women's reproductive hormones.

25 Oct 2022

How does COVID-19 and its treatment affect testicular function?

Researchers summarized available information related to the reproductive effects of COVID-19 in men.

23 Oct 2022

Exploring SARS-CoV-2-associated endothelial dysfunction

A new study described the evidence, mechanisms, and therapies for endothelial dysfunction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

21 Oct 2022

Researchers circumvent a key mechanism in castration-resistant prostate cancer

Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that they can circumvent a key mechanism in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and possibly make immunotherapies more effective.

20 Oct 2022

Study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in children

New research from pediatricians at UT Southwestern and Children's Health reveals the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in children.

19 Oct 2022

Pathophysiological mechanisms of COVID-19-related endothelial dysfunction and potential therapies

Researchers discussed the pathophysiological mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction associated with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and commented on the potential therapeutic strategies to treat endothelial damage and coagulopathy related to COVID-19.

19 Oct 2022

Scientists identify group of genes shared between COVID-19 and diabetic kidney disease

Scientists identified five hub genes that might be associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes in patients with diabetic kidney disease.

17 Oct 2022

What is the impact of COVID-19 and organophosphates on cardiac health?

In a new study, researchers discussed the impacts of organophosphates (OP) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections on cardiovascular (CVS) health.

17 Oct 2022

Review on Panax ginseng therapeutic efficacy for COVID-19-associated neurological diseases

In a new study, researchers discussed the therapeutic potential of Panax ginseng for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)-induced neurological diseases.

14 Oct 2022

Thirdhand smoke exposure elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases

Thirdhand smoke, or THS, comprises the residual pollutants from tobacco smoke that remain on surfaces and in dust after tobacco has been smoked.

11 Oct 2022

Review on COVID-19 biomedical waste-derived microplastic toxicity

In a new study, researchers reviewed existing literature on the biomedical waste source, elements, and the recent upsurge of microplastics during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

11 Oct 2022

The role of oxidative stress in congenital syndromes

Researchers discuss the role of oxidative stress in genetic conditions.

10 Oct 2022

The effect of ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein, on cellular innate immune responses, autophagy, and lung cell mitochondrial metabolism

Researchers explored the role of the ORF3c, a SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein not so extensively studied as yet.

7 Oct 2022

Detecting microplastics in human samples

A new study discusses how microplastics exposure to humans can be examined, preventative measures, and future possibilities in microplastics research.

6 Oct 2022

Plasma proteome signature predictive of occurrence of persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers performed a proteomic multiple-reaction monitoring analysis of 91 pre-selected proteins using the plasma samples of 156 healthcare workers (HCW) in the United Kingdom (UK).

30 Sep 2022

Vitamin supplements can benefit cystic fibrosis patients, study suggests

Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation, a study led by Oregon State University suggests.

28 Sep 2022

How the gut microbiome could affect COVID-19 severity

Researchers review the potential role of the gut microbiome in determining severe COVID-19.

27 Sep 2022

Cycles of fasting-mimicking diet appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer’s in mice

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of Alzheimer's in mice genetically engineered to develop the illness, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology-led study.

27 Sep 2022

Spectroscopy reveals a high abundance of microplastics in human placenta

Scientists have used a spectroscopy technique to identify and characterize microplastics in the human placenta. The study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment provides a detailed overview of the size, shape, and nature of microplastics found in the placenta.

27 Sep 2022